Employment Litigation

Butzel Longs labor and employment team has a rich and favorable track record in employment litigation. We have successfully defended employers in federal and state administrative, trial, and appellate matters. Our attorneys have appeared before the United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court. We regularly practice before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the United States Department of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Labor Relations Board, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the National Mediation Board, and their state equivalents.

We litigate claims arising out of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the WARN Act, and other discrimination claims, wrongful discharge claims, non-compete claims, unfair labor practices claims, and constitutional claims.

Represented a major medical center in libel and breach of contract action. Motion to dismiss claim of compelled self-defamation granted

Represented hospital in alleged employment discrimination

Prevailed on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order enforcing non-compete agreement

Defended and won summary judgment in favor of former employees dismissing claims brought by employer alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, and tortious interference with business opportunities.

Obtained summary disposition in favor of national media client on claims for gender discrimination, retaliation and violation of Sales Representative Commission Act.

Defended corporation in employment whistleblower action

Defended automotive company (OEM) in discrimination case

In case of first impression, obtained summary judgment in favor of cargo airline carrier of claim for retaliatory discharge in violation of the Railway Labor Act, based on statute of limitations.

Defend corporation in employment discrimination action

Represented a technology and management consultant company that primarily provided services to health care providers

Represented University in alleged employment discrimination

Obtained summary disposition in favor of major University on claims for sexual harassment and breach of employment contract, affirmed, Michigan Court of Appeals.

Represented global staffing, employment and recruiting company nationally in trade secret and non-compete matters and obtained injunctions in approximately 70 cases in 2007-2008.

Ongoing representation for numerous casino clients in a variety of OSHA issues

Red Group v. Gattari. Successfully defended former employee in two lawsuits initiated by former employer alleging violations of a covenant not to compete and related claims.

Defended against claim by a Professor against university and his department chair for alleged theft of intellectual property; summary disposition granted in favor of university; affirmed by Michigan Court of Appeals

Trial verdict in favor of major University on claim alleging wrongful discharge/breach of employment contract.

Represented technology and management consulting company in covenant not to compete

Successful representation of investment bank against former managing directors for breach of confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.

Superior Consultant Co., Inc. v. DeSimone. Represented employer in successfully obtaining injunction and then negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete suit against former employee and new employer.

Represented a major hospital in ERISA litigation and contract case

A summary disposition was affirmed in an age discrimination and retaliation case.

Employment advice - re: litigation

FMLA case; obtain summary judgment in Federal Court

Successfully prevented continued theft of corporate assets

Received numerous dismissals of EEOC or state agency charges on behalf of a major automotive supplier

Represented a national parking facility operator in case brought by two individuals alleging overtime and discrimination claims on the basis of national origin and sex and sexual harassment

Sherwin Williams v. Kuperschmidt. Represented employer in successfully negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete and unfair competition suit against former employee.

Successfully defended a lawsuit brought by former CEO seeking payments under employment contract and ERISA

Sherwin Williams v. Nevada Color. Represented employer in successfully negotiating settlement of covenant not to compete and unfair competition suit against former employees.

Successful defense of major construction industry manufacturer against claims of employee raiding

Defended EEOC charges across the country for one of the world's largest business outsourcing companies.

Race discrimination; dismissal in Federal Court bench trial

Epoch Tristar v. Bixby. Defended former employee in lawsuit initiated by former employer alleging violations of a covenant not to compete and related claims. Successfully pursued counterclaim and negotiated settlement.

Represented national parking facility operator in class and collective action for overtime and discrimination on basis of national origin. Achieved narrowing of class to one shift at one garage on overtime issues and dropping of the discrimination class.

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